The Making of Modern Anthrax, 1875-1920 - Uniting Local, National and Global Histories of Disease

From the mid-nineteenth century onwards a number of previously unknown conditions were recorded in both animals and humans. Known by a variety of names, and found in diverse locations, by the end of the century these diseases were united under the banner of "anthrax." Stark offers a fresh perspective on the history of infectious disease. He examines anthrax in terms of local, national and global significance, and constructs a narrative that spans public, professional and geographic domains.

About the author

James F. Stark is associate professor of Medical Humanities at the University of Leeds.

Summary

From the mid-nineteenth century onwards a number of previously unknown conditions were recorded in both animals and humans. Known by a variety of names, and found in diverse locations, by the end of the century these diseases were united under the banner of "anthrax."

Product details

• Authors: James F Stark, James F. Stark
• Publisher: University Of Pittsburgh Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2022
• EAN: 9780822966494
• ISBN: 978-0-8229-6649-4
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 358 g
• Series: Sci & Culture in the Nineteent; Sci & Culture in the Nineteenth Century; Science and Culture in the Nineteenth Century
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General